North American and Annexus Launch New Index with Deutsche Bank and ICE Data Indices for the Secure Horizon Fixed Index Annuity Suite
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North American and Annexus Launch New Index with Deutsche Bank and ICE Data Indices for the Secure Horizon Fixed Index Annuity Suite

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 23, 2025  – North American Company for Life and Health Insurance®(North American), a member company of Sammons® Financial Groupand one of the largest issuers of fixed index annuities (FIAs) in the U.S.,1 and Annexus, a leading independent insurance retirement product design company, announce the addition of the NYSE® GEARS Index to the…

Annexus and Athene Announce Major Index Portfolio Enhancements to BCA 2.0 Suite of Fixed Indexed Annuities
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Annexus and Athene Announce Major Index Portfolio Enhancements to BCA 2.0 Suite of Fixed Indexed Annuities

SCOTTSDALE, AZ / WEST DES MOINES, IA, Dec. 16, 2025 – Annexus, a leading designer of innovative retirement solutions, and Athene, a leading provider of fixed indexed annuities (FIAs), have announced several major enhancements to the award-winning Athene® BCA® 2.0 Suite of FIAs. The update introduces the S&P 500® Distance Stabilizer TCA Index – the first…

Financial Business Outlook Magazine Features Ron Shurts, Annexus in November 2025 Issue
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Financial Business Outlook Magazine Features Ron Shurts, Annexus in November 2025 Issue

Annexus, the nation’s leading independent retirement planning product design and distribution company, is in the winner’s circle yet again. The company was recently named to the Financial Business Outlook’s list of Top 10 Retirement Planning Service Providers for 2025. The award recognizes companies who deliver “unparalleled quality, excellence, and innovation that consistently showcase zeal and…

Annexus and North American Expand Partnership With the Launch of Secure Horizon Indexed Universal Life Insurance
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Annexus and North American Expand Partnership With the Launch of Secure Horizon Indexed Universal Life Insurance

Innovative new IUL features first-of-its-kind Longevity Benefit Base to help protect against major risks in retirement SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 27, 2025 — Annexus, a leading retirement product design company, has announced its continued collaboration with North American Company for Life and Health Insurance®, one of the largest issuers of life insurance and annuity products in…

Nationwide and Annexus Break New Ground with First Actively Managed Mutual Fund within a RILA
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Nationwide and Annexus Break New Ground with First Actively Managed Mutual Fund within a RILA

Nationwide Defined Protection® Annuity 2.0 will offer strategies indexed to American Funds® Growth Fund of America®, helping investors reach long-term goals Columbus, OH – Nationwide, one of the largest providers of insurance and financial services products in the U.S., along with Annexus, a leading independent retirement product design and distribution company, and Capital Group, one of…

Annexus Welcomes Mike Morrone as New Chief Operating Officer
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Annexus Welcomes Mike Morrone as New Chief Operating Officer

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Annexus, the leading independent designer and distributor of retirement products in the nation, is pleased to announce the hiring of Mike Morrone as its new Chief Operating Officer. Mike brings 25 years of leadership experience from Nationwide, where he made a significant impact across multiple roles, including…

Charting the Course: Annexus’ Journey of Innovation, Success, and Strategic Growth

Charting the Course: Annexus’ Journey of Innovation, Success, and Strategic Growth

Join Ron Shurts, CEO and Co-founder at Annexus, as he shares insights into the company’s origins and key factors behind its enduring success. Discover how innovation and strategic partnerships have propelled Annexus forward and learn about their unique distribution model that continues to drive growth. Watch the video above to get all the details.

New indices added to Nationwide New Heights® Select FIAs
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New indices added to Nationwide New Heights® Select FIAs

New Heights Select will now offer seven index options, allowing investors to accumulate assets for retirement and protect against market risk By Annexus® COLUMBUS, Ohio – Volatile financial markets over the last few years have investors seeking out protection solutions, with 19% saying the most important benefit of working with a financial professional is protecting…

Annexus & North American Win ‘Deal of the Year, Annuities’ at SRP Americas 2024 Awards
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Annexus & North American Win ‘Deal of the Year, Annuities’ at SRP Americas 2024 Awards

Industry-First Performance Strategy Ladder Crediting Method and 4-in-1 Retirement Benefits Rider Recognized By Annexus® SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Annexus, a leading retirement product design company, in partnership with North American Company for Life and Health Insurance®, one of the largest issuers of fixed index annuities (FIAs) in the U.S.,1 announced that its innovative work…

Annexus and John Hancock Redefine IUL in an Innovative New Partnership
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Annexus and John Hancock Redefine IUL in an Innovative New Partnership

Annexus and John Hancock Redefine IUL in an Innovative New Partnership By Annexus* Annexus and John Hancock recently formed a groundbreaking collaboration that resulted in the launch of their first-ever product together: John Hancock’s Protection Indexed Universal Life Insurance (PIUL), powered by Annexus’ innovative new index strategy and cutting-edge index. Learn more about this unique…